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Christianity is a broad term, as there are many different protestant denominations and Catholic churches to choose from. There are even different types of Catholicism that people might subscribe to. One thing that all Christian faiths have in common is that the central figure of hope in the religion is Jesus Christ. His love, compassion, and philosophy on life is a central focus in the lives of most Christians. The first question many have about Christian based rehabs is whether or not they’re open to every single denomination and Catholics, too.

The general answer is yes! Christian rehabs base their treatment strategies around the central tenants of the Christian faith. While those basic principles and histories may differ, all Christians worship, pray to, and draw strength from the life of Jesus Christ and his promise to care for us. Therefore, in almost every Christian detox or long-term rehab, you’ll find a blend of Christians of all faiths.

Exceptions to the Rule

Some detoxes and long-term centers, and even residential homes, will focus in on one protestant denomination or a type of Catholicism. For example, there may be a Baptist rehab that invites Baptists to get help through the healing power of Christ as seen through the faith of Baptists. Likewise, there may be a Catholic rehab center that helps Catholics get better. Despite the overall rehab using that central faith to help patients get well, it doesn’t mean that all the patients have to be Baptists or Catholics. It simply means that the treatment approach will use those specific faiths to help people get well.

Because drug addiction and alcoholism are such dangerous illnesses, and they so often accompany mental illness, it’s natural that Christian rehabs would be all-inclusive no matter what denomination or type of Catholicism you practice. The Christian faith itself welcomes all types of people into its fold, no matter what kind of life they’ve lived or what issues they’re facing in life.

How Christian Rehabs Differ

The main difference between Christian treatment centers and others is that a Christian detox will feature the teaching of Christ and the Christian religion very prominently. You won’t just learn to live your life again through medical and scientific strategies. You may rely on your knowledge of the bible and the will of God to draw inspiration during rehab, or you may use prayer heavily, even in group meetings, to get help from a God that patients are relying on to help them get well.

There are medical detoxes and long-term programs that use Christianity’s healing powers as well as the medical knowledge we have as well. For example, you might be able to take Suboxone in A Christian detox. Christian rehabs will also have doctors on staff, too, but they will believe in the Christian faith and may incorporate it into their healing strategies. There are some detoxes and rehabs that don’t take a medical approach at all and instead entirely rely on Christianity and faith to help patients get well.

Choose What Works for You

Christians are just like ordinary people. They just operate through life with a different belief system and a greater faith in God. Some people don’t have any faith in God at all or even believe in God. Others believe in God so much that they can draw on that faith to begin getting better from the horrors of drug addiction and alcoholism. A Christian rehab center will be inclusive of anyone who wants to get well, but like all treatment programs, you will follow the path that they have created for healing. If you have a strong aversion to religion, then it might be difficult to get well in a Christian treatment program.

If you have a strong faith in God but it has been shaken because of your drug addiction, this type of treatment center will be ideal for you. Calling to see about the rules of the specific detox will shed more light over what kinds of patients that they accept, but Christian programs don’t turn people away. They’re there to help in their way. As you get into the program more, you may find your faith growing stronger, and as you recover, you may learn that as long as you keep an open mind, there’s always a way to recover from drug and alcohol addiction.

The first step to getting well is to call us for more information about Christian based programs. When you’re ready to get started, call us at 800-737-0933.

In recent years, Christian rehab centers have become safe havens in the lives of drug addicts and alcoholics who may have failed to thrive after traditional programs of recovery. The spiritual angle to recovery has saved the life of many an addict who felt they had fallen too far into the abyss of substance abuse to ever recover. They were wrong. These particular addicts and alcoholics thrived in an environment where a more spiritual approach was taken to their problem. If you’re intrigued by Christian rehab principles, you might be wondering if 12 step programs are a part of these recovery centers.

12 step programs are usually recognized as being the offspring of Alcoholics Anonymous. What many people don’t know about AA is that it was itself an offspring of a Christian group called the Oxford Group. Over the years, spiritual principles were toned down to leave out a reliance on God and open doors for atheists and those who just weren’t sure about their faith, but the fact remains that 12 step programs originated on a basis of spirituality, and these 12 step groups often find a home in Christian recovery programs.

Christian Rehab Basics

If your Christian faith is a very strong part of your life, but you’ve developed a drug or alcohol addiction, it could be that a Christian rehab center will be able to help you on two fronts. First, you’ll get the help you need for your substance abuse problem, and you’ll be able to recover from drug and/or alcohol addiction surrounded by doctors, nurses, and counselors who also have a faith-based approach to recovery in mind.

When someone develops a substance abuse problem, they often lose their life a little bit at a time. You may lose a job, then your health, and then your treasured relationships. A relationship with God is first and foremost the most important thing in the life of any Christian. This fractured relationship can be recovered soundly in an environment of professionalism, compassion, and faith at a Christian rehab center. 12 step programs may even be part of this recovery, depending on the center you choose.

A Different Approach to Recovery

Christian recovery is a little different than another recovery in that it has your fractured relationship with God in mind, too, but that’s only one component of recovery. Traditional 12 step techniques can be applied in a Christian rehab as well, although you won’t find many people talking about a “higher power” there. For people in Christian recovery, the higher power is the God you believe in, one that is there for you in times of trouble.

So while there are 12 step programs sometimes in Christian rehabs, they will not skirt around the fact that your higher power is your Christian God. And that’s a great thing for people who have lost so much of their lives to substance abuse. By making sure that God stays in any 12 step programs, people are free to express their faith and grow in their faith as they heal from the terrible consequences of substance abuse.

How 12 Step Programs Help

Not every Christian rehab will have 12 step programs available, and if they do, God will be loud and clear within the recovery menu. You won’t have to hide the fact that you’re a Christian, and you’ll recover alongside people who don’t just want to recover from drug addiction but also from the faith that it kills along the way. In an environment where God is freely talked about and respected, it can be extremely freeing for an addict who at some point along the way lost their faith to their condition.

There are many Christian rehabs who have their own 12 step programs that are absolutely similar to things like AA but aren’t quite AA. These alternatives to AA truly help Christians who want to get better but don’t want to skirt around the fact that they have a strong faith in God. When God is the focus of recovery, miracles truly do happen, and so many people have discovered that a Christian recovery program is where they feel most at home, loved, and safe. The spirit of recovery is a little bit stronger when you inject a Christian program into it.

If you’ve lost your way or know someone who is suffering from substance abuse and wants to regain their faith, our counselors are available 24 hours a day. Call 800-737-0933.

You may not feel like this is an exciting time, but you are at a pivotal moment of breakthrough. Every road has a beginning point, and this one is yours—the beginning of your road to recovery. You’ve gone long enough, you’re tired, you don’t know what to do, you know you need something, but you know you can’t make it on your own. You weren’t meant to carry your burdens alone (Galations 6:2). You are loved, and we’re here to help you.

You’re not too far gone. Some of the most notable people in the Bible started out with horrible beginnings. Paul is one such character. If it were not for him, we would not understand Christ as well as we do today. Read this knowing that you too have the capacity to recover from your addiction and live a purposeful life. It’s those who have been through hell and back that can truly help others. People listen to others who have been where they have been. Did you ever notice that the people who have faced the most adversity are the strongest? You are mighty, indeed. You don’t feel it now, but there is something mighty on the inside of you. This addiction that has had a stronghold over you will not be there any longer (Ephesians 6:10-12). With help and guidance, you will recover.

I Am

Nothing is mightier than God. This is true for any person in the world with any problem. God made all things, and He has dominion over all things. With His help, you are mightier than your addiction. Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (I John 4:4). You will get through this (Isaiah 40:28-31). What a wonderful God we serve.

God loves you (Jeremiah 29:11). He loves everyone. He is always there for you, whether you can feel Him or not (Deuteronomy 31:6). Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). Every affliction can be pointed to Satan, and you know he is a liar. Satan comes to accuse you (Revelation 12:10). Satan will have you believe that you can’t recover, but since you know he is a liar, you know that it’s not only possible to recover, but it was meant for you.